12/05/2026
The tribal villages of Tokarai and Sampangiputtu in BCTs operational area are shining examples of how collective action can drive meaningful change. A rough 2km pathway ridden with hard stones and loose soil connected Tokarai village to the main road. This led to great difficulty in access, a problem that the villagers decided to address with BCTs guidance. Instead of waiting for someone else to solve this issue, the villagers mobilized collective community action and repaired the road all by themselves.
At Sampangipattu village too, the community came together and restored a disconnected irrigation canal over a stretch of 700 metres. As a result, 46 households are now able to access water for their agricultural fields, improving irrigation support and livelihood opportunities.
To support these initiatives, Goonj, an NGO, provided family kits containing clothes, utensils, household materials, and play materials for children, further strengthening community well-being and participation. These kits were provided to 56 families in Tokarai and to 46 families in Sampangipattu village by BCT team members.